Gatcombe Park Primary School vs Highbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
Highbury Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
391 students
| Measure | Gatcombe Park Primary School Portsmouth, South East | Highbury Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1913 of 2,471 | #1407 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11466 of 15,697 | #8161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 203 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gatcombeprimary.co.uk | highburyprimary.chimat.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 33.8).
- •Highbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Highbury Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gatcombe Park Primary School better than Highbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 33.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gatcombe Park Primary School and Highbury Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatcombe Park Primary School: 203. Highbury Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatcombe Park Primary School and Highbury Primary School rank in South East?
Gatcombe Park Primary School is 1913th of 2,471 and Highbury Primary School is 1407th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).